The departure of Marcus Bingham Jr. and Julius Marble II created a significant hole in Michigan State’s frontcourt, and on Sunday, the Spartans and coach Tom Izzo took a step toward filling that void.
It might not provide immediate aid, but the commitment of 6-foot-11 Carson Cooper from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Sunday could certainly pay dividends in the long run.
A clear late-bloomer, Cooper, a native of Jackson who played at Ypsilanti Prep Academy before heading to IMG, had mostly mid- to low-major offers but recently landed one from the Spartans and quickly committed.